Agenda 03/28/2017 Item #16B103/28/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation for the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency and the Board of
County Commissioners to review and accept the Bayshore Gateway Triangle and Immokalee
CRA’s 2016 Annual Reports, and publish public notice of the filing.
OBJECTIVE: To review and approve the component CRA’s 2016 Annual Reports, and publish public
notice of the filing.
CONSIDERATIONS: As required by Florida law, specifically Subsection 163.356(3)(c), Florida
Statutes, in March of each year the CRA Board must deliver its annual report to the Board of County
Commissioners. The provision states: “. . . . An agency authorized to transact business and exercise
powers under this part shall file with the governing body, on or before March 31 of each year, a report of
its activities for the preceding fiscal year, which report shall include a complete financial statement setting
forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses as of the end of such fiscal year. At the time of
filing the report, the agency shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the community a notice
to the effect that such report has been filed with the county or municipality and that the report is available
for inspection during business hours in the office of the clerk of the city or county commission and in the
office of the agency.”
Attached are the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA and Immokalee CRA component’s 2016 Annual
Reports as Exhibits A and B. These reports provide a detailed description of the yearly activi ties of the
areas. Pursuant to Subsection 163.387(8), a complete audit of the 2016 CRA trust funds is performed
within Collier County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and is not a part of these
reports.
FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal impact is the cost to advertise a public notice in a general circulation
newspaper. CRA Funds (187 and 186) FY16 budgets have sufficient funds to support this activity.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved for
form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board acceptance. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: For the CRA Board and Board of County Commissioners to review and
approve the Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA and Immokalee CRA component’s 2016 Annual Reports,
and publish public notice of the filing.
Prepared by: Christie Betancourt, CRA Interim Operations Manager
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Newspaper Announcement-2016 CRA Annual Report 2-28-2017 (PDF)
2. 2016 BGT CRA Annual Report EXHIBIT B (PDF)
3. 2016 IMM CRA Annual Report EXHIBIT A (PDF)
03/28/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.B.1
Doc ID: 2877
Item Summary: Recommendation for the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency
and the Board of County Commissioners to review and accept the Bayshore Gateway Triangle and
Immokalee CRA’s 2016 Annual Reports, and publish public notice of the filing.
Meeting Date: 03/28/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Immokalee CRA
Name: Christie Betancourt
03/09/2017 3:33 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
03/09/2017 3:33 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 03/13/2017 10:13 AM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 03/13/2017 4:42 PM
County Manager's Office Tim Durham Additional Reviewer Completed 03/14/2017 11:21 AM
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 03/14/2017 1:42 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 03/15/2017 7:08 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/16/2017 8:21 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/16/2017 10:55 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 03/20/2017 3:01 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/20/2017 9:11 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/28/2017 9:00 AM
February 28, 2017
The Naples Daily News
PO Box 7009
Naples, FL 34101
ATTENTION: Notices Section
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RE: PURCHASE ORDER #4500174867 (Acct #070227)
!!PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST BE REFERENCED ON INVOICE!!
Please publish the following legal advertisement on Collier County CRA Annual Report,
March 30, 2017
"NOTICE"
COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
In accordance with s.163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes, the annual report for the Collier County
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) including Bayshore Gateway Triangle and
Immokalee components have been filed with Collier County and the report is available for
inspection during business hours in the office of the Collier County Clerk, as well as in the
offices of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA (3570 Bayshore Drive, Unit #102, Naples,
FL; and the Immokalee CRA (750 South Fifth Street Southwest Florida Works Building,
Immokalee, FL 34142).
This report includes information on activities for fiscal year 2016. A complete financial
statement setting forth assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses as of the end of
the fiscal year is contained in the 2016 Collier County Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) that is on file with the Collier County Clerk of Courts (3299 Tamiami Trail
East, Ste. 401, Naples FL 34112).
This 30th day of March 2017.
of 'er County Conp r: it Redevelopment Agency,
Submitted by:
Christie Betancourt, for the Collier CRA Board
2016 Annual Report
CRA Executive Board
Chairman’s Letter
As the Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the
Bayshore Area, it is my pleasure to continue to oversee the continuous
redevelopment of the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment
Area. As we have in previous years the construction of single family homes
continues based on a renewed interest of our community. This year brings more diverse interest by
housing developers. The announcement of Mattamy Homes to purchase 37.27 acres on the northwest
corner of Bayshore Drive and Thomasson Drive will add approximately 276 residential units. Not only
does new housing construction add to the area’s tax base, it also provides the opportunity for new
families, couples and individuals from all backgrounds to become part of the neighborhood fabric,
while continuing to provide stability for some of our transitioning neighborhoods.
This year we also saw a greater interest from the commercial market. The Gateway Triangle developer
continues to work through their due diligence process to acquire the 5+ acres at the entrance to the
CRA on Tamiami Trail East . The project will bring a movie theatre, residential, commercial/retail, office
space and more to the community. New businesses are also moving into the area, along with the
expansion of our existing businesses . A Porsche Dealership is currently under construction west of the
intersection of Airport Road and Davis Boulevard. The migration of new businesses has a direct
impact on the community’s tax base. It is terrific that we have a storefront office in the neighborhood
to provide easier access for CRA staff to address the benefits of relocating and developing in the
Bayshore Gateway neighborhood. It provides a central location for our neighbors to drop in and ask
questions, report problems, find solutions, and, of course, make new friends.
Donna Fiala
Today, Rebecca’s 360 Market serves up shrimp dishes with fabulous wines ready to go. You
couldn’t pass up a 19 cent cup of coffee at the Shady Rest Café with breakfast, but now you can’t
pass up cocktails with dinner at The Real Macaw in its original location.
Heading into town you would pass The Barn, which was the closest place outside Naples city
limits to buy beer on Sunday. Now it serves drinks and music as, The Coliseum. You can’t forget
the Burger King, labeled as the nicest in the country. With ground breaking occurring, we will see
Trio Hotel rise as the triangle gets underway toward redevelopment . It looks like the corner of
Davis Boulevard and U.S. 41 will be the nicest gateway feature in Naples.
As the future shapes our neighborhood I am proud to say that together we are shaping the future
through our CRA and all those who support it . Naples has its original pioneers, but it was the
vision of one man, Bill Neal, that brought us the CRA. I am honored to be able to keep his vision
alive as we work to continually improve our Bayshore/Triangle, which we all call home .
To me memory lane was Kelly Road but is now Bayshore Drive . I think I’ll take a right at the
triangle and enjoy the long way home . Maurice Gutierrez
Every now and then, as I drive down memory lane, I recall and still enjoy
some of the iconic spots we were so accustomed to seeing. On the
creek was Captain Paul’s Bridge Bait, which had live shrimp and beer ready to go.
Maurice Gutierrez, Chair
Peter Dvorak, Vice Chair
Chuck Gunther
Larry Ingram
Karen Beatty
Mike Sherman
Shane Shadis
Ron Kezeske
Steve Main
●Created on March 14, 2000 by the Board of
County Commissioners (Ordinance 2000-82)
●Approximately 1,800 acres with diverse land uses
- residential and commercial properties
●CRA funding through Tax Increment Financing
(TIF)*
●Since CRA inception development includes :
streetscape improvements
infrastructure improvements
pedestrian pathways
crime reduction
façade improvements
Botanical Gardens development
Bayshore Gateway CRA Boundary Map
* TIF is a portion of the property taxes generated above what
was received by the County prior to the CRA being established
and does not result in any additional tax to the resident.
●MSTU’s are funded through a millage rate
◦Set by the MSTU committee
◦Adopted by Board of County Commissioners during
yearly budget process
●CRA oversees
◦Haldeman Creek MSTU
◦Bayshore Beautification MSTU
We began 2016 celebrating that a final agreement had been reached on the plans for Regatta
Landing to build docks on Haldeman Creek. While we were not ‘officially’ involved we were asked
by many MSTU residents to keep them informed and help them understand how to deal with the
various County agencies. Our mailing list enabled us to disseminate dates for meetings.
We continue to develop this email list, and you can be added by sending a note to
shirleygarcia@colliergov.net whereby we can facilitate communication without the expense of
postage.
You may know that the County is planning to rebuild the ‘weir’ located between the Government
Center and Wal -Mart. This project should help prevent stormwater sediment from entering
Haldeman Creek. Part of this project involves the removal/trimming of exotic plants and mangroves
from an area near U.S. 41. Additionally, we would encourage residents to help by removing exotics
and trimming mangroves that are extending beyond their own property lines .
Haldeman Creek MSTU
Chairman’s Letter
Roy Wilson
Haldeman Creek is an asset worth protecting and using wisely. We have
substantial wildlife in and on the creek. Your prudent use and safe boating
will help preserve this waterway and the neighboring properties.
Haldeman Creek MSTU
◦Dredging
◦Maintenance
Committee Members
◦Roy Wilson, Chair
◦Steve Main, Vice Chair
(2016)
◦Jack Bonzelaar
◦Jim King
◦Joe Adams
◦Kathleen Riley (2017)
Greetings Bayshore neighbors:
I think it’s safe to say we’ve attracted plenty of attention from developers to our area. Just a quick look
around and you’ll see construction or projects about to break ground, pretty hard to miss . On our “Main
Street”, Bayshore Drive, we are getting closer to a few new culinary venues that will delight and quench our
thirst. The food truck park and chikee is in permitting and all indications are that we will see action on that
parcel very soon. The Brewery is also online as permit reviews are currently being completed and hope
to see both open by the end of 2017. These are just two of the more obvious improvements going on "in
the hood."
B ehind the scenes, a much more ambitious atmosphere is swirling. We are getting closer to connecting
Bayshore Drive with Sugden Park on the 17 Acres by Lake Kelly. With a little luck we may see activity
on that this year as well . We are moving at a snail’s pace, but are still dealing with the improvements to
Thomason Drive and Bayshore Drive intersection. The county transportation department informed our
board that either a signal light or a roundabout was needed in our plans due to increase traffic counts.
Either way, I think we need to grease that wheel.
Maurice Gutierrez
Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Chairman’s Letter
At the office we were sad to see our fearless leader, Jean Jordan, retire. She
brought so much knowledge to our meetings with her 30+ years as a neighbor
and county employee. Her dedication to improving our area guided us through
the toughest financial times, she will be dearly missed. Thank you all for
attending our meetings and the s upport shown for our n eighborhood.
Dream big, be bold, we are Bayshore!
●Beautification MSTU
◦Streetscape
Lighting
Landscape
Benches, trash cans
◦Maintenance
●Committee Members
◦Maurice Gutierrez, Chair
◦Sheila Dugan, Vice Chair
◦George Douglas
◦Robert Messmer
◦Sandra Arafet
◦Stephen Jaron
TRIO Hotel
Food Truck Park
Microbrewery
Sara Bay Marina
Regatta Landings
The Garden School
New Developments on the Horizon
Compass Point
Cottages
A rboretum (Mattamy
Homes)
Single Family Housing –
Scattered Sites
Microbrewery
Food Truck Park
Regatta
Garden School
Trio
Hotel
●CRA was awarded$330,000 in FY 2016CDBG funds
◦Joint partnership with Cityof Naples
Contributing additional funds forproject
Upgrading City of Naples Water L ines and installing additional fire hydrants
Design plans completed by City of Naples Utilities Department ◦Total project cost
$6.0 million
Will continue to request funding
Stormwater Improvements
Karen Drive
•CRA awarded $350,000 FY2016
CDBG grant
•Request for proposals issued for
contractor
•Contractor selected
•Improvements complete prior to
the 2017 rainy season
Pineland Avenue
•CRA awarded $103,050 FY2015
CDBG grant
•Project completed July 2016
Bayshore/Sugden Park
Pathway Connection
●Pathway feasibility study commissioned in January 2016
●Construction plans commissioned in September 2016
●10 foot pathway
●Appr oximately 1,300 linear feet
●Anticipated cost $292,537
●Location at most southerly area of CRA’s 17 acres
●CRA and MSTU and coordinating connection
●Hedge, landscape and fence will shield Jeepers Drive residents from
pathway
●Entrances from Sugden Park
and Bayshore will be gated
with pathway lights and only
open from dawn to dusk
Redevelopment Plan Update
Review and amend Land Development Plan overlay and
Growth Management Plan as applicable
Bayshore parking analysis
Call for Artist Request for Haldeman Creek Bridge mural
Land sale - 17 ACRE Request for Proposals
Rehabilitate the pagoda entry sign
Replacement of street banners
2017 Project Focus
CRA entered into a sales agreement in October 2016
5.27 acres located slightly east of the apex of Davis Boulevard and
U.S. 41 in the Mini-Triangle area
Mixed use project with construction cost estimated at
$250,000,000
Proposed land uses will include hotel, residential, restaurant, retail
uses and boutique cinema
Project being reviewed for rezoning
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8-foot shared use path
Medians and traffic separators
Public art installations
Improved (green) bicycle lanes
Thomasson Drive/Hamilton Drive
Streetscape & Improvement Design
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Accountability and transparency
Promote public safety & security
Encourage economic development & revitalization
Beautification
Create Partnerships
Inter-local and intergovernmental coordination
Establish entrances and gateways
Improve infrastructure to meet needs of existing and new residents
Identify and update community priorities
Innovative land development and growth management planning
Improve community character
Promote smart growth
Encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of buildings
Eliminate substandard housing & promote new housing
Create a thriving community of cultural arts
CRA Goals
●Restructured CRA loan – Eliminated unfavorable terms
and June 2018 balloon payment – CRA Board approved
February 28, 2017
●Restructure achieved several important objectives:
◦Favorable credit terms consistent with current market conditions
◦Replaced the June 2018 balloon payment with traditional long
term fixed interest repayment schedule
◦Eliminated the variable interest rate in favor of fixed rate
◦Frees up certain available reserve dollars for one time capital
projects
◦Reduces annual debt service allowing increased operating
flexibility
◦No requirement to apply proceeds from land sales to reduce or
eliminate loan balance
In accordance with s .163.356 (3 ) Fla., Stat ., the annual report for the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has been
filed with Collier County . This report includes information on activities for fiscal year 2016. Complete financial statements setting forth assets, liabilities,
income and operating expenses, as of the end of the fiscal year are contained in the 2016 Collier County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) that is on file at the Collier County Clerk of Court.
COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE BOARD
(CRAB)
Commissioner Donna Fiala
District 1; CRAB Co-Chair
Commissioner Andy Solis
District 2 – BCC Vice -Chair
Commissioner Burt Saunders
District 3
Commissioner Penny Taylor
District 4 – BCC Chair
Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr.
District 5; CRAB Co-Chair Bayshore/Gateway Triangle CRA
3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102
239-643-1115
2016 Annual Report
Mission Statement:
“Those of us who live and work in
Immokalee envision a future for our
town. We see new business and job
opportunities in international trade and
distribution, agri-business, ecotourism,
recreation and entertainment, and the
construction industry.
We see Immokalee as an attractive,
sustainable community with affordable
workforce housing, parks and
outstanding schools – a place where
people walk and bicycle to do their
errands, and where parents are
returning to school to finish their
education and master new job
skills. Main Street will have a Latin
flavor – colorful plazas, outdoor cafes,
shops and entertainment – attracting
both the local community and the
tourists who come to explore our
unique ecology or entertainment at the
Casino.”
History of Immokalee …………………………………………… 1
CRA Staff …………………………………………………………… 2
Board Chairs ……………………………………………………… 3
CRA & MSTU Board Members…………………………………… 4
CRA & MSTU Boundary Maps…………………………………… 5
What is a CRA ……………………………………………………… 6
What is a MSTU …………………………………………………… 7
CRA Projects ……………………………………………………… 8-10
MSTU Maintenance………………………………………………… 12
Joint CRA & MSTU Projects……………………………………… 12-13
Community Events………………………………………………… 14-15
Goals ………………………………………………………………… 16
Public Meetings …………………………………………………… 17
Financial Reporting ……………………………………………… 18
Transportation
◦A public-use airport located 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of the central business district.
◦Collier Area Transit provides the local bus service and paratransit.
◦The main road through Immokalee is State Road 29. Other important county roads through the
region are CR 29A (New Market Road) and CR 846.
Community and Education
◦Immokalee is the center of the region's agriculture industry and home to many families who work the
vast fields which produce a large amount of the United States' fresh produce.
◦The District School Board of Collier County are responsible for elementary schools in Immokalee
including Eden Park, Highlands, Lake Trafford, Village Oaks, Pinecrest, and RCMA Charter School. All
residents are zoned to Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School. Pace Center for Girls
and Bethune Education Center are schools also in the Immokalee area. We also have two colleges
which are iTECH – Immokalee Technical College and Florida SouthWestern State College within the
community of Immokalee and Ave Maria University that is minutes away in Ave Maria.
Landmarks and Institutions
◦Seminole Casino Hotel of Immokalee.
◦Gulfshore Business Magazine
◦Southwest Florida Top Attraction.
◦2.04 Million annual visitors in
2016.
◦Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch
◦Pepper Ranch Preserve
◦Immokalee Regional Raceway
◦Airboats & Alligator’s Ecotourism.
History
◦Immokalee is an unincorporated area in Collier
County.
◦Originally known as Gopher Ridge by the Seminole
and Miccosukee Indians. Immokalee means "My
Home" in Mikasuki language.
◦Area is one of the major tomato growing centers in
the United States.
Demographics – 2015 American Community Survey
◦Population - 24,879
◦Median age - 27 years
◦Median household income - $26,684
◦Median family income - $26,670
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Terry Rosalez
Administrative Assistant
An Immokalee native, born and raised in Immokalee. She is excited
about this new endeavor with the Immokalee CRA. Having lived here
most of her life, she sees a lot of changes and wants to be able to
help the community in any way she can.
She has worked in various job positions in Immokalee. She worked
with the Collier County School District for 10 ten years as a
Paraprofessional and with the Southwest Florida Development Board,
Inc. (Miracle Program) as a Site Coordinator for the last 4 years.
Ms. Rosalez invites you to contact her at any time with questions or
for information about the Immokalee Community Redevelopment
Agency at TerryRosalez@colliergov.net.
James Sainvilus
Project Manager
Is a 1997 graduate of Immokalee High School and a former science teacher at
Immokalee Middle School. He bring to his new responsibilities seven years as project
manager for the Collier County Public Utilities Planning and Project Management
Division. A graduate of Alabama A&M University, BS in Electrical Engineering and Minor
in Mathematics. Sainvilus said he’s happy to be in a position to make improvements to
the community he loves. Born in Haiti, Sainvilus came to the U.S. with his family when
he was 16 years old. James welcomes you to email him at
JamesSainvilus@colliergov.net.
Christie A. Betancourt
Interim Operations Manager
Accepted the position of Interim Operations for the Immokalee Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in November 2015. She has worked for the CRA as
the Administrative Assistant since 2008 transferring from Collier County Parks and
Recreation, Immokalee Branch, where she was a Program Leader for eight years.
Since coming on board with the Immokalee CRA Ms. Betancourt has contributed
significantly to the development of the established CRA. In addition to her regular
office duties at the CRA, Ms. Betancourt assists local Immokalee community
members with logistical issues pertaining to grant programs and other
governmental communication efforts.
Ms. Betancourt is an Immokalee, Florida native. Ms. Betancourt invites you to
contact her at any time at ChristieBetancourt@colliergov.net.
Michelle Edwards-Arnold
Division Director, Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement
Michelle Arnold has been employed with Collier County since 1989. She started with
the County as a Planner in the Comprehensive Planning Department with
responsibilities over the Future Land Use Element for the County. She was also a
manager in the County’s Housing Department administering various grant programs
before becoming an Assistant to the County Manager. After working in the County
Manager’s office Mrs. Arnold was promoted to Director of Code Enforcement and ran a
successful Department for 10 years.
Currently as the Division Director of Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement
(PTNE) , Michelle is responsible for operating the Transit System, managing 14
Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU) with projects consisting of roadway
improvement to electric utility burial. Recently, Mrs. Arnold’s duties was expanded to
include Director of the County’s Community Redevelopment Areas (Immokalee and
Bayshore).
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Dr. Frank Nappo of Naples has a longstanding involvement in volunteering and public service. He has
served as a board member of the Naples Art Association at Von Liebig Art Center and was President of
the association’s board 2007-2011. He has served as President of Drug Free Collier 2012-2016 and
has been a board member for the past eight years. He currently is the President of Immokalee Housing
and Family Services 2012-2016 serving on the board since 2008. He was appointed to serve on the
Governor’s Commission on Community Service, Volunteer Florida 2011-2015. He was appointed to
the Volunteer Florida Foundation 2013-2016. In 2014 he was appointed to the Immokalee CRA and
became Chair in 2016. He is a Board Member and Secretary of Residential Options of Florida and a
Board Member of 1 By 1 Leadership Immokalee.
Dr. Nappo is retired from a distinguished career in education including his role as Dean of Liberal Arts
and Associate Professor at Burlington County College. Burlington County College is now known as
Rowan College of Burlington. He earned his Ed. D. at Rutgers University and both his B.A. and M.A.
degrees at New Jersey City University.
Her hometown was Tarboro, North Carolina. She is of Native American/White & African America descent.
She left when she was 18 years to attend school at A&T State University where she received her BS
degree. She was the 1st African American accepted for a Dietetic Internship @ Duke University & MS in
Public Health Nutrition from University of Wisconsin.
She is a member of Roman Catholic Faith, Future Homemakers of America, American Dietetic
Association, The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) & Co-Host of Call Radio 90.5 Talk Show.
She has been married for 43 years to Fred N. Thomas Jr., who was Public Housing Administrator (retired
from the Collier County Housing Authority) two children (Dr. Fred N. Thomas III -Internal Medicine) &
(Ms. Stephanie Williams-Va. High School Principal) and several Grandchildren & God Children.
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Dr. Frank Nappo
Immokalee CRA Chair
President, Immokalee Housing and Family Services
Board Member Residential Options of Florida
Board Member 1By 1 Leadership
Board Member Drug Free Collier
Cherryle Patricia Thomas,
Immokalee MSTU Chair
Chair of the Christmas Around the World Committee
Event Coordinator for the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Cherryle Thomas has been a resident of Immokalee for over 26 years.
She came to Immokalee in 1985. Since her arrival she has been involved in
volunteer and public service work. She was the principal founder of
"Christmas around the World Parade & Snow Gala" in 1991. She has served
as the chair for the committee for 25 years. She has also served on the
MSTU board for 24 years and has been the Chair since 2005. She has been
apart of the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce since 1990. She has
contributed to every parade held since her arrival to Immokalee.
Her lifelong mission is to make
a difference in her community.
Local Redevelopment Advisory Board:
Dr. Frank Nappo, Chair
Estil Null, Vice Chair
Michael Facundo
Ski Olesky
Cynthia Lozano
Andrea Halman
Martha Williams
Julio Estremera
Joseph Mucha
Jim Wall
Yvar Pierre
Paul Anderson Jr.
Board of County Commissioners:
Lighting and Beautification MSTU:
Cherryle Thomas, Chair
Bill Deyo, Vice Chair
Norma Garcia
Andrea Halman
Lucy Ortiz
Paul Anderson Jr.
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Donna Fiala, District 1, CRA Board Co-Chair
Andy Solis, District 2
Burt Saunders, District 3
Penny Taylor, District 4, BCC Chair
William L. McDaniel, Jr., District 5, CRA Board
Co-Chair
MSTU Urban Boundary
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CRA Redevelopment Area
Boundary
The Collier County Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established
in March of 2000 to alleviate slum and blight
in two separate Redevelopment Areas within
Collier County: The Bayshore Gateway
Triangle Redevelopment Area and the
Immokalee Redevelopment Area.
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
refers to a public entity created by Collier
County to implement the community
redevelopment activities outlined under
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. The CRA
adopted the Immokalee Master Plan, which
includes the all of the Immokalee Urban
Designated Area.
Property values in the Community
Redevelopment Area are capped or frozen at
the assessed value for a particular base year.
Thereafter, any tax revenues due to increases
in value in excess of the base are dedicated to
the redevelopment area. The generated
revenue is known as TIF.
Tax increment financing is used in the
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area
to leverage its redevelopment efforts.
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A Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) is a funding mechanism for community members to
create, through approval of the Board of County Commissioners, a special taxing district to make
improvements to their neighborhood and/or community area. Providing additional services based
on community desires.
Our daily, routine services of the Immokalee Beautification MSTU consist of managing the
maintenance of all area public areas along Main Street (SR 29) and 1st Street (CR 846) within the
limits of the Immokalee Urban Area. Our responsibility includes the selection, coordination and
management of Collier County approved contractors assigned to various maintenance and repair
services such as lawn mowing, sidewalk and gutter cleaning, landscape maintenance, irrigation
system management, and street lighting (Immokalee’s blue street lights). In addition, the MSTU is
here to serve you, the public, providing assistance and coordination for communication with
various governmental agencies.
Immokalee Lighting and Beautification
The five member committee was created on October 22, 1985, amended on October 22, 2002 to assist the Board of County Commissioners in the business affairs of the Immokalee Beautification Taxing District, and prepare and recommend an itemized budget to carry out the business of the district for each fiscal year and recently October 2011 to designate the CRA as administer and manager of the Immokalee MSTU.
Membership represents the population of the area within the Immokalee Beautification District. Four members shall be permanent residents within the MSTU and one member may be an owner of residential or commercial property within the MSTU or may be an individual, an officer of a corporation, or a partner of a partnership. Terms are 4 years.
How funding is created?
Through a millage rate set by the MSTU’s
enabling Ordinance. All capital projects, as well
as the maintenance and other operating
projects, are managed by Project Manager James
Sainvilus of the Collier County Community
Redevelopment Agency – Immokalee.
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Commercial Façade Improvement Grant:
The purpose of the Facade Improvement Grant Program is to increase commercial occupancy rates and property values within the CRA while revitalizing the overall appearance of the Immokalee Urban Designated Area.
Eligible applicants may receive grant funding up to a maximum of $20,000 as reimbursement, using a one-half (½)-to-1 match with equal applicant funding for facade improvements to commercial
structures.
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On April 26, 2016 the Collier County Board of County Commissioners acting in its capacity as the Collier County
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved the application and recipient agreement for the Immokalee
CRA Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program for reimbursement of $20,000 for facade improvements to
Lozano’s Restaurant located at 405 New Market Road, Immokalee, Florida, which is located within the
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area. Construction it set to be completed in early 2017.
Immokalee Area Received (RAO) Rural Area of Opportunity Designation:
The benefits of being a designated RAO is that communities are given extra points on grants, they are eligible
to receive waivers or reduction of match, they are priority assignments for REDI as well as to allow the
Governor, acting through REDI, to waive criteria, requirements, or similar provisions of any economic
development incentive. Incentives include, but are not limited to, the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund
Program, Quick Response Training Program, and Quick Response Training Program for participants in the
welfare transition program, transportation projects, Brownfield redevelopment bonus refund, and the rural job
tax credit program.
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Immokalee Received Promise Zone Designation:
The Southwest Florida Promise Zone (SFPZ) was one of two rural
areas designated by President Obama on June 6, 2016. The SFPZ,
which is the only Promise Zone in Florida, covers all of Glades and
Hendry Counties as well as the Immokalee portion of Collier
County. The Promise Zone is a partnership led by the Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council with goals of creating jobs,
enhancing economic activity, improving educational opportunities,
reducing crime and improving community infrastructure.
Promise Zone Benefits:
The Promise Zone designation
partners the Federal government with
local leaders who are addressing
multiple community revitalization
challenges in a collaborative way.
Promise Zone Designees will receive:
•Preferences for certain competitive
federal grant programs and technical
assistance from participating federal
agencies;
•A federal liaison assigned to help
designees navigate federal programs;
•An opportunity to engage
AmeriCorps VISTA members in the
Promise Zone’s work; and,
•Promise Zone tax Incentives, if
enacted by Congress.
Altogether, this will last for a term of 10 years. During this term, the
specific benefits made available to Promise Zones will vary from year to
year, and sometimes more often than annually, due to changes in
package of assistance will accelerate local efforts. The Promise Zone
designation the agency policies and changes in appropriations and
authorizations for relevant programs.
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Immokalee amended the Land Development Code Section 2.03.07 Overlay Zoning
Districts: Main Street Overlay Subdistrict (MSOSD)
The CRA advisory board unanimously voted on November 18, 2015 to seek relief from the prohibitive uses through the conditional use
process rather than alter the existing MSOSD boundary. Relief through a conditional use would be provided for properties with frontage
on N. First St., S. First St., and N. Ninth St. (Shaded Yellow areas on Figure 1). The conditional uses would not apply to properties with
frontage on Main St. located in between First St. and Ninth St. The principle reason for this exception is to preserve these streets as a
pedestrian oriented district and to support public safety.
The approved amendment amends the conditional and prohibited uses within the Immokalee MSOSD. First, to apply the current
prohibited commercial uses identified in the MSOSD to only properties with frontage on Main St. in between First St. and Ninth St.
(Light Blue - Dotted area on Figure 1). Secondly, to allow the current prohibited uses identified in the MSOSD to become conditional
uses for properties with frontage on N. First St., South First St., and N. Ninth St. (Yellow-Highlighted areas on Figure 1).
The Immokalee MSOSD was originally codified
through the adoption of Ordinance No. 2000-08. The
purpose and intent of the overlay designation was to
“encourage development and redevelopment by
enhancing and beautifying the downtown Main Street
area through flexible design and development
standards” (Ordinance No. 2000-08, Section 2.2.28.1).
Since August of 2015, various buyers have sought to
purchase properties for uses, such as a car dealership,
gas station/convenience store, and a motel in areas
where these uses are prohibited. Therefore, they did not
enter into purchase agreements due to land use
limitations.
The CRA advisory board supported providing a conditional use
process because each application for a conditional use would be
reviewed, vetted on a case-by-case basis, and assessed for
compatibility with the surrounding area. In addition, the board would
be able to provide public comments on conceptual site plans and
development standards, such as lighting, noise, landscape buffers,
parking, etc., during a public hearing process.
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The Planning Commission reviewed the LDC Amendments on April
21, 2016, May 5, 2016, and May 25, 2016. The Planning
Commission unanimously approved the LDC Amendments during a
special nighttime hearing on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. On July
12, 2016 the Board of County Commissioner voted to adopt
Ordinance #04-41.
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Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan:
In 2004, due to historical concerns regarding storm water contaminants and flooding, the Big Cypress Basin
performed a comprehensive drainage study of Immokalee, known as the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan that
was completed by HM Lochener, Inc in 2006. Over the past eight years, the Immokalee CRA has continued it’s
efforts in implementing the projects, or problem areas, identified in the Plan.
The South Florida Water Management District has been a huge supporter of the CRA’s mission to improve the water
quality and flow rates of the storm waters throughout Immokalee. The District contributed $200,000 to the design
of the Immokalee Drive Drainage Improvement project and is a potential partner for future projects. The Collier
County Growth Management Division, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, US Department of Housing &
Urban Development and the Collier County Community & Human Services Department have also been huge
contributors by assisting the CRA in bringing this Plan to fruition. In 2014, the Immokalee CRA awarded two
construction contracts related to the further implementation of the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan construction
began on March 2015 and was completed on August 2015. Part of the deliverables of CDM Smith, Inc. was to
update the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan. The draft plan is currently being revised by the Collier County’s
Growth Management Division staff and is slated to be completed in late 2017.u
FDOT Project coordinating with the Immokalee CRA and MSTU - Pedestrian
Safety Improvements on SR 29 (Main Street) from N 9 th Street to N 1st Street.
FDOT will be constructing new signals at 3rd St. and 7th St., and
consolidating the midblock crossings and signage to reflect the new
changes in their standards. There are also some ADA upgrades that they
will be doing as well as new lighting throughout the corridor. The project is
currently in design phase. Expected Construction in 2019.
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Our daily, routine services of the Immokalee Beautification
MSTU consist of managing the maintenance of all public areas
along Main Street (SR 29) and 1st Street (CR 846) within the
limits of the Immokalee Urban Area. A&M Property
Maintenance, a local Immokalee vendor, has been providing
great service by performing various maintenance and repair
services, such as lawn mowing, sidewalk and gutter cleaning,
landscape maintenance, irrigation system management, and
installing banners and holiday decorations.
Changes to Project:
No longer pursuing pedestrian fencing
Reduced impact to median landscaping
Enhance existing crossing at N. 5th St. to include overhead RRFB
Reduced signage at crossings (36 down to 20)
Install two additional crosswalks
Scope of Project:
Traffic signals at N 3rd Street and N 7th Street
Maintain existing midblock crosswalks
Install LED highway lighting through the corridor
ADA, signing, and pavement marking enhancements
Reducing pedestrian crossing distance at side streets
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Immokalee Sidewalk Improvement Project:
Collier County’s Community and Human Services Division awarded the CRA with a Community Development
Block Grant in the amount of $475,000.
The MSTU hired Agnoli, Barber, & Brudgage Inc. to design the construction of sidewalks along both sides of
West Eustis Avenue from South 9th St to South 5th Street, along the east side of South 5th Street from Carver
Street to the Bethune School’s existing concrete sidewalk, and along the west side of South 9th Street from
West Eustis Avenue to Colorado Avenue. The construction project is slated to be finished by September 2017.
Eustis Avenue
Eustis Avenue
South 9th Street
Eustis Avenue
South 5th Street
South 5th Street
The Lipman Backpack Giveaway
Boys & Girls Club Grand Opening
Collier Area Transit Public Meeting
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce Meetings
Immokalee Soccer Pit Cobra Proclamation
Immokalee Harvest Festival
Christmas Around the World Gala & Parade
Mackensie Alexander Day
Juanita’s Grand Opening
Avow Butterfly Event
Big Bus Event
Farm City BBQ Event
Sunflower Event
Earth Day
Ciclovia Events
Interagency
Rotary Club
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The CRA hosted the Annual Tree Lighting with the help of the MSTU,
the Seminole Casino, Collier County Parks & Recreation, the
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce, the Sheriffs Department and the
Immokalee Fire Department. Special thanks to all the performers.
We look forward to making the event better next year.
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2016 CRA Advisory Board Goals:
Economic Development, business Retention &
Expansion
Marketing & Branding
Infrastructure Transportation
Identify and prioritize drainage and storm water
improvements to reduce flooding and promote
development
Land use Planning
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2016 MSTU Committee Advisory Board Goals:
Lighting
Pedestrian Safety
Pathways/Sidewalks/Streetscape
Drainage & Stormwater Improvements
Beautification & Landscape Beautification
Water Quality
Road Improvements
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Meeting Date Meeting Location Attendees
January 20, 2016 Joint CRA& MSTU Meeting Anne Oleksy Park @ Immokalee Pier 31
February 17, 2016 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting Immokalee Pioneer Museum @ Roberts Ranch 26
March 16, 2016 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting Pepper Ranch 34
April 20, 2016 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting Immokalee Library 42
May 18, 2016 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee – Event Center 35
June 15, 2016 CRA Meeting Immokalee Airport – Salazar Machine & Steel 48
June 22, 2016 MSTU Meeting Careersource SWFL 11
July 2016 No CRA or MSTU Meeting 0
August 24, 2016 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting Careersource SWFL 39
September 21, 2016 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting Careersource SWFL 37
October 12, 2016 MSTU Meeting Careersource SWFL 7
October 19, 2016 CRA Meeting Immokalee Community Park 24
November 10, 2016 MSTU Meeting Careersource SWFL 9
November16, 2016 CRA Meeting Careersource SWFL 22
December 20, 2016 MSTU Meeting Careersource SWFL 13
December 21, 2016 CRA Meeting Immokalee Airport Hangar 30
Public meetings for the Immokalee CRA are held the
third Wednesday of every month. Public meetings
for the Immokalee MSTU are held the fourth
Wednesday of every month. All meetings are held at
750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, FL., 34142 at
8:30 AM unless otherwise noticed.
Financial Reporting
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In accordance with s.163.356 (3) Fla., Stat., the annual report
for the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
has been filed with Collier County. This report includes
information on activities for fiscal year 2016. Complete
financial statements are contained in the 2016 Collier County
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
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Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency - Immokalee
CareerSource Southwest Florida
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Immokalee, FL 34142
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